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BORN
1941
DIED
2022
Carol SHARP Obituary
Carol "My Red" came into this world on December 15, 1941, and left this world on Saturday, 5 November 2022, after living a long and fulfilling life. Cancer took her body but she maintained a strong spirit and love of her family and friends all the way to the end. Carol married her high school sweetheart, Paul, on 22 October 1960. She had 3 children: Lisa (Al Gomez), Sean, and Kevin (Kimberlee Brown). Her 9 grandchildren are Elena, Stasi, Frankie, Alicia, Judd, Cierra, Christopher, Alex, and Andi and her 5 great-grandchildren are Sam, Mabel, Caroline, Eliora, and Audrey.
Carol was many things to many people, she was a mother, a wife, a friend, a nurse, a wonderful cook, and a great quilter.
Carol always wanted to be a nurse. After raising her children, she went to nursing school and graduated with an Associate's Degree in Nursing. She worked in a number of nursing positions including home health care, nursing home and an ICU. She retired from nursing when her health took a turn for the worse.
She enjoyed cooking and trying new recipes, especially preparing big meals for the family. She enjoyed reading British novels and watching British mystery movies and cooking shows.
Carol's passion was helping and loving her family and that included making beautiful quilts for them. She made many quilts that adorn their homes and bedrooms, each one made special with them in mind. Everyone in the family has at least one special "Carol" quilt.
In addition to her love of quilting, Carol really enjoyed spoiling her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. When they visited, she always had a new toy or special treat for them.
Carol was also passionate about her opinions and ideas was always willing to share them with her family.
All these reasons are why we love her and really miss her every day.
Carol requested that she be cremated. She did not want a viewing. There will be a service for her at St. Mark's Episcopal Church on 456 Woodman Drive, Dayton, OH 45431, on Friday, December 2 at 1:00 PM followed by a reception to honor her life.
Please do not send flowers. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to The Foodbank, 56 Armor Place, Dayton, OH 45417, thefoodbankdayton.org.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Diane Weed
October 27, 2025
I have a quilt I purchased in Toledo/Maumee area. It's a beautiful red, white and blue marinar's compass that appears to maybe have been tea-dye to give it an aged look. On the back there is a copyright sign and the name Carol Sharp embroidered at the bottom.
I have googled her name and I think I have found the artist here. There was a lot of work put into the quilt and it was hand quilted with, I think, embroidery floss in large stitches. I want you to know it lives with me now in Charleston, SC where it is treasured and appreciated.
Bill and Karen Arnold
December 5, 2022
Paul and family. Karen and I are sad about this news. Bless all of you in this trying time.
Paul, send, me your US mail address I have something for your family and you. Bill Arnold linemanchopper61@GM
Tom Leonard
November 16, 2022
Paul I am sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts.
Sean P. Barrett
November 16, 2022
I have know Carol and Paul for three decades. She was always a joy to speak with.
Tom L Printz
November 14, 2022
Paul so sorry for your lose, sounds like she was a
remarkable lady.
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